Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue October 15, 2019
Crews Make Steady Progress on Akron's Romig Road
The city of Akron is investing $12.8 million to reconstruct a 1.5-mi. section of Romig Road, a north-south four-lane, concrete paved artery, from Vernon Odom Boulevard in Akron to Central Avenue in Barberton, close to I-76....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon October 14, 2019
'Bridge to Nowhere' Starts to Go Somewhere
What was once called the "Bridge to Nowhere" in Bluefield, W. Va., is now going somewhere thanks to the Governor's Roads to Prosperity Program. According to Terra L. Goins, PE, assistant district engineer of the West Virginia Division of Highways (WDOH), the bridge was one of the first projects added to the program....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 17, 2019
New Bridges Part of $3B I-94 MDOT Project
As part of its $3 billion I-94 Modernization Project, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is demolishing and reconstructing 14 bridges in Detroit in advance of the main work via the Advanced Bridges program between 2019 and 2022 to help minimize the traffic impact of the construction on local residents and businesses when the main project gets underway....
Komatsu - Tue September 17, 2019
Komatsu Introduces PC2000-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America's PC2000-11 hydraulic excavator is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified engine and has more horsepower and a new engine-pump control for faster cycle times and improved multifunction performance....
CPI Construction Publications Inc. - Tue September 10, 2019
Dorado Construction Group Grew From 'Tiny' Beginning
In their younger years, Casey Poynor and Clay Butler started several of what they describe as "tiny" businesses. In its earliest form, that was the idea for Dorado Construction Group as well, but through the past eight years, the landscape has changed dramatically....
Ken Liebeskind -CEG Correspondent - Wed August 28, 2019
Construction of Bennington Historic District Begins
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 7 to launch the revitalization of Bennington, Vt.'s Putnam Block that will transform three historic buildings into a vibrant urban hub. Bread Loaf Corp. , Middlebury, Vt., is the lead contractor and has begun the job with demolition and abatement work, according to client services manager Paul Wyncoop....
Komatsu - Mon August 26, 2019
Komatsu America Introduces D155AX-8 LGP Dozer
Komatsu America introduced its new 354 hp D155AX-8 LGP (low ground pressure) dozer which incorporates the technology used in the D155AX-8, enhanced with two blade options and more track on the ground. With 12 percent wider track gauge, 9 percent longer track on ground and 47 percent lower ground pressure than the standard model, the D155AX-8 LGP offers improved performance, floatation and stability....
Komatsu - Tue August 13, 2019
Komatsu's Proactive Dozing Control Logic Offers Integrated Machine Control 100% of the Time
Komatsu America Corp. recently introduced its Proactive Dozing Control logic, a fully-integrated dozing control system that allows operators to perform auto-stripping, auto-spreading and high production dozing, as well as finish grading....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Mon August 12, 2019
Lead Engineering Weathers Challenges of I-95 Re-decking
The $13.46 million re-decking of four bridges along Interstate 95 in Port St. Lucie at Glades Cut Off Road (County Road 709) and Ten Mile Creek (just south of Okeechobee Road/Exit 129) will be completed in weeks, much to the relief of motorists that are now able to enjoy a smooth ride....
Komatsu - Mon August 12, 2019
Komatsu Introduces WA900-8 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp. 's WA900-8 is a 256,618 lb. (116,400 kg) wheel loader that is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified emission regulations-compliant engine and is purpose-built to load 70 to 150 ton haul trucks....
